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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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